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A40 PGT

1983 Rover SD1

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,510 mi
Last recorded88,510 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 1983 Rover SD177,555 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA40 PGT
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 88,510 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 87,938 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2013 86,668 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 85,844 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2012 85,840 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 85,513 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s headlamp very poor

suspect intermittent fault in hazard lamp switch

Pass 28 Jul 2010 85,145 miles

condensation in o/s headlamp

o/s headlamp poor

Pass 7 Aug 2009 84,997 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 84,997 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 84,992 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Rover SD1?

Based on 8,363 MOT tests across 1,000 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
589
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
1,000
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 527
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 405
Steering rack gaiter split 340
parking brake recording little or no effort 278
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 265
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A40 PGT is a 1983 Rover SD1 in Silver with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1983 Rover SD1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 77,555 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover SD1 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 527 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A40 PGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover SD1 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 43 years old, this Rover SD1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A40 PGT registered?

A40 PGT is a 1983 Rover SD1, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A40 PGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A40 PGT shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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